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Press releaseOctober 18, 2018WorldRecordDan bullAustralian adventurer and explorer Dan Bull has taken out one of the most sought-after titles in the field of extreme adventure, achieving ‘The Highest Kayak on Earth’, near the summit of the world’s highest volcano, Ojos del Salado. And he has been recognised by Guinness World Records for his achievement.
Press releaseOctober 16, 2018MasculinityStudySuicideAn Australian first study by Jesuit Social Services’ The Men’s Project involving 1,000 men aged 18 to 30 has shown that young men who comply with society’s pressures to be a ‘real man’ report poorer mental health, are twice as likely to consider suicide, more likely to commit acts of sexual harassment and experience and perform acts of violence and bullying.
Press releaseOctober 16, 2018ArmyPovertySalvationNew research has revealed the proportion of people over the age of 55 accessing The Salvation Army Moneycare financial counselling and capability services has increased by 37 per cent over the last 10 years.
Press releaseOctober 15, 2018HealthFertilityChildEncouraging people to understand the importance of both men's and women's health before conception and how this affects the health of a child at birth and throughout its lifetime is the focus of Fertility Week 2018, which begins Monday, October 15.
Press releaseOctober 12, 2018Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderAtoThe Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has reunited over 500 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with more than $3.5 million in lost superannuation as a part of a series of visits to remote communities.
Press releaseOctober 12, 2018NSWSurveyCarersToday in Sydney, Carers NSW published the initial results from its 2018 survey of more than 1,800 carers of diverse circumstances and backgrounds.
Press releaseOctober 11, 2018CataractsWorld sight dayNew report finds cataracts is taking a severe toll on mental health of Australians, but many are unaware about how to spot the symptoms
Press releaseOctober 10, 2018KlmQuantasShareKLM Royal Dutch Airlines and Qantas, Australia's national carrier, have signed a code-sharing agreement, allowing both airlines to expand their networks substantially.
Press releaseOctober 10, 2018WorkMentalWellnessNeuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) has launched a FREE eBook titled, Mental Wellness in the Workplace, on world mental health day.
Press releaseOctober 9, 2018MonashUniversityThe Castan Centre for Human Rights Law at Monash University has been granted leave to appear in today's High Court of Australia constitutional challenge on abortion protest laws as amicus curiae. The Centre has provided written submissions to assist the Court with constitutional facts relevant to the Victorian case.